Russell County, Kentucky
Russell County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,565.[1] Its county seat is Jamestown.[2] It was formed on December 14, 1825.[3]
Russell County | |
|---|---|
 Russell County Courthouse in Jamestown | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°59′N 85°04′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 14, 1825 |
| Named for | William Russell |
| Seat | Jamestown |
| Largest city | Russell Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 283 sq mi (730 km2) |
| • Land | 254 sq mi (660 km2) |
| • Water | 29 sq mi (80 km2) 10% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 17,565 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 17,821 |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- "Russell County". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. 2000. Archived from the original on July 17, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
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